MR Urography

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
Pregnant women should inform their doctor about their pregnancy before going for MRI

Overview

What is MR Urography?

Magnetic Resonance Urography produces detailed pictures of kidneys, ureter & bladder using magnetic waves. The test is used to evaluate urinary tract obstruction, hematuria, and other congenital abnormality. The examination is radiation free and beneficial in pediatric or pregnant patients.

Why is MR Urography done?

To diagnose any suspected urinary tract obstruction or congenital abnormalities (absent kidney, renal duplication)
To diagnose the presence of any suspected urinary tract tumor (abnormal growth of tissue)
To diagnose hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidney which results in urine backflow), stone in the kidney / ureter / urinary bladder or gall stones (in the gall bladder)
To detect the cause of blood in the urine (hematuria) and presence of any kidney/bladder stones